Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 21: Apni Party’s Incharge of the Trade Union Wing, Ajaz Kazmi, today made a fervent appeal to the Jammu and Kashmir Government to provide compensation and Government jobs to the next of kin of linemen and daily wagers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Addressing a press conference here, Kazmi specifically highlighted the recent tragic deaths of linemen Mohinder Kumar and Rajinder Kumar—both from JPDCL Division 3rd Jammu—and Deepak Kumar, who was serving in Kashmir. All three lost their lives while performing their duties.
“These workers risk their lives round the clock to ensure uninterrupted power supply and functioning of departments, yet they have no job security or regularization prospects,” Kazmi said.
He lamented that the families of these deceased linemen have been left without any financial support or employment, pushing them into poverty and uncertain futures.
“The Government must formulate a comprehensive policy for the regularization of daily wagers and ensure compensation and job security for the families of those who die while on duty,” Kazmi demanded. He also urged the administration to enhance the wages of daily-rated workers and clear all pending dues without further delay.
Highlighting the acute manpower shortage in various departments, Kazmi said that regularizing daily wagers—many of whom have been working for over two decades—would help to address the gap while also recognizing their long-standing service.
“The previous Governments too made promises but failed to implement them. It is time the present administration acts decisively,” he added.
Kazmi further appealed for permanent Government jobs for the family members of deceased daily wagers, terming it a matter of basic human justice.
Several senior party leaders including Bodh Raj Bhagat (senior leader), Onkar Singh (district president, Trade Union), Neelam Gupta (district senior vice president), Shekha Bhardwaj (district secretary) and Farooq Chauhan were also present at the press conference.
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